Wrist Radio

Do you remember owning a wrist radio? This portable device, also called ‘Sing-o-ring’, was very popular in the early 1970s!


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Source: Memory Lane - Growing up in Australia/Facebook



Aside from being worn on the wrist, this doughnut-shaped radio can also be twisted and opened to reveal the tuning knob! It was an iconic piece of technology reminiscent of those days.

Here's a video featuring this device:

Source: Vintage Electronics Channel/YouTube​


What was the colour of your wrist radio? Share your memories here!
 
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